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Moses commanded Israel’s priests and elders to gather the people every seven years and read the law to them. What is surprising are his instructions, “assemble the men, women, and little ones.” The little ones! The whole law? Yes. And Moses makes his reasoning clear: “that they may hear and learn to fear the Lord your God, and be careful to do all the words of this law, and that their children who have not known it, may hear and learn to fear the Lord your God…” (Deuteronomy 31:12-13)
Children still need to be taught the big truths of the Bible. Here are ten reasons why:
- Children Need an Accurate View of God and the Bible
Emphasizing one aspect of God’s character while neglecting others distorts their view of who God is. For example, teaching the law without grace leads to believing that salvation is by works; emphasizing grace without justice can give the impression that sin is trivial, and everyone will be saved. - Children Need Big Truths in Order to Embrace the Gospel
Grace makes no sense
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